Repair rotted or damaged framing around windows, rebuild rough openings and adjust sizes for new windows.
Behind every window is a rough opening, a box of framing that holds the window in the wall. Over years, water can rot the sill plate, the studs and the header, and settling can twist the opening out of square. A new window set in a bad opening will not last. Sometimes you also want a different size: larger for more light, smaller for a kitchen counter or taller for a stairwell. Homeowners in Nashville ask us to repair and reframe openings as part of window projects.
We open the wall as needed, probe the framing for rot and check the opening for plumb, level and square. We replace damaged studs, sills and headers, using treated lumber where appropriate, and we square the opening. If you are resizing, we plan headers and supports with your builder and follow structural requirements. Then we flash and prepare the opening for the new window. We take photos so you can see what we found and what we fixed.
Rot often hides behind trim and siding, and we probe and open the wall to see how far it goes.
Rotted studs, sill plates and headers are replaced with sound lumber so the window has a stable seat.
Changing an opening can affect the structure above, so we coordinate headers and supports and follow structural requirements.
A plumb, level, square opening makes the window operate smoothly and seal properly.
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BeforeAfterWall opened and checked.
Sound lumber installed.
Plumb and level.
Headers planned.
Prepared for the window.
See what we found.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Topic guideWindow Problems and CausesDrafts, fog, condensation, sticking, rot, leaks, noise and broken glass explained with likely causes and the usual fixes.Learn more 
Topic guideInsert vs Full-FramePocket insert and full-frame replacement windows compared for cost drivers, glass area, repairs, trim and when each method…Learn more 
Topic guideWindow Energy RatingsU-factor, solar heat gain, visible transmittance and air leakage explained in plain language, with notes on how to…Learn more Pick a window type or repair, set the quantity and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for your project.
You tell us what you want or what the windows are doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We measure each opening, check the frames, sills and trim for rot and note options for style, glass and installation method.
You get a plain written scope with the window models, glass packages, trim and schedule, and you approve it before anything is ordered.
The windows are ordered or made to your sizes, inspected when they arrive and the work areas are protected.
We remove the old windows, set the new ones plumb and level, flash, insulate, seal and trim each opening.
We clean up, haul away the old windows if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for them.
Often yes, with a proper header and support. We check the structure first.
Yes. We replace the damaged wood and treat the cause.
For larger changes, possibly. We tell you when to involve one.
Repair adds some time. We tell you early so your schedule stays accurate.
Yes, we document the work so you can see what was behind the wall.
Window Leak and Water Damage RepairFind and fix leaks around windows, repair rotted sills and frames and protect walls from further damage.Explore 
Addition and Remodel Window InstallationNew openings, larger windows and matched styles for additions, bump-outs and remodels.Explore 
Full-Frame Window ReplacementRemove the old window, frame and trim down to the opening, repair what is hidden and install a…Explore 
Flashing and WaterproofingSill pans, flashing tape and drip caps that send water out and away so windows stay dry for…Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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